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2869 S Fairview St

521 S Lyon St

703 N Lincoln St

631 N Bristol St

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How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,877 | $2,260 | $3,750 |
Santa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,106 | $3,750 | $8,500 |
Santa 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,036 | $4,400 | $9,250 |
Santa 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,997 | $6,995 | $7,000 |
Santa 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,995 | $8,995 | $8,995 |
Santa 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,875 | $7,875 | $7,875 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,588. Park City View in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
Park City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D) | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA and Nearby
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath Model at Nineteen01 in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,521. The second greatest value Santa apartment is the Classic 3x2.5 Model at La Veta Grand starting at $3,445 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Old Towne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nineteen01 | 3 Bed / 2.0 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.77 |
La Veta Grand | Classic 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.65 |
850 N. Van Ness Ave. | 2BD x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 2 Bedroom, 1 1/4 Bath (C) | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Las Fuentes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Park Magnolia Apartment Homes | 1/1 UB | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
105 Monterey Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Alders Apartment Company | 1 Bed W/ Private Garage - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
106 Villa Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa
What type of rentals are currently available in Santa?
There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Santa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $5,901. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa ranging from $1,500 to $9,250.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa ranges from $1,500 to $9,250 with an average monthly rent of $5,254.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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